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Early closure Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sep 24, 2024

LAA will close early on Monday, Sept. 30 to allow our teams to participate in an employee learning event.

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New legal aid agreement reached

Sep 4, 2024

Left to right: Ryan Callioux, KC, board chair, Legal Aid Alberta; Mickey Amery, KC, Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Deanna Steblyk, KC, president, Law Society of Alberta.

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Ask A Lawyer: Preparation is the best defence when heading to a trial

Sep 3, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta’s experienced lawyers break down the work and planning necessary for a proper defence.

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Ask A Lawyer: Back-to-school primer on child support and co-parenting

Aug 7, 2024

It’s time for families who are co-parenting to prepare for fall and the coming school year.

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Ask A Lawyer: Protecting your rights while in police custody

Jul 12, 2024

Legal Aid Alberta is available all day every day to protect our Charter rights

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Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume

Jul 5, 2024

Joint Statement from the Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta

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In The News

As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
CBC Edmonton | June 13, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Supporting clients at Indigenous Courts
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill appeared on Global News to explain what Indigenous courts are, why they’re important and how they work.
Global Edmonton | June 4, 2024

Ask A Lawyer: Ensuring fair treatment in court for people with mental health issues
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Justin Hjelsvold speaks with Global News anchor Vinesh Pratap about what happens when people with mental health issues come into contact with the courts, and how a unique Mental Health Court is making a difference.
Global Edmonton | May 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Representing children in high-conflict divorce cases
LAA staff lawyer Elizabeth Turner speaks with Global News Edmonton about her experience representing children in Alberta who are caught in the middle of high conflict family breakups.
Global Edmonton | February 7, 2024

Ask a Lawyer: Family violence prevention
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers Jessica Chapman and Ruth Williams join Global News Morning Edmonton to shed light on family violence, the overlaps for those in immigration matters and the supports available.
Global Edmonton | November 10, 2023

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